Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL65
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally referred to as IT100
Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung SL620 and Samsung SL820, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SL620 was released at a similar time to the SL820 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL620 scores against the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung SL820
SL620 | SL820 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung SL620
SL820 | SL620 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung SL820
SL620 | SL820 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | February 2009 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Samsung SL620 and Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SL620 compared to the SL820.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and SL820.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account.
Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Samsung SL620 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung SL620 | Samsung SL820 |
Alternate name | PL65 | IT100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $200 | $280 |